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Sovereign Hill, Ballarat, Victoria, Australia

Australia’s Gold Rush town

The Victorian Gold Rush of the 1850s offered so much promise for tens of thousands of people. But what was life like on the goldfields of Ballarat?

Things to do in Walhalla, Victoria, Australia

Victoria’s tiny golden town

The old gold mining town of Walhalla in Victoria may have less than 20 residents but there’s plenty to see and do.

Croajingolong National Park, Victoria, Australia

Wildlife in Croajingolong

One of Victoria’s best natural gems is also one of its least-known. Here are some of the things you’ll find at Croajingolong National Park.

Wilsons Promontory, Victoria, Australia

The Prom

On a road trip from Melbourne, a wonderful stop is Wilsons Promontory. The biggest problem is finding enough time to see it all!

Wilsons Promontory sunset at Whisky Bay, Victoria, Australia

A Wilsons Promontory sunset

I don’t think words can do a sunset like this justice. So I’ll let the photos speak for themselves, here on Victoria’s Wilsons Promontory.

Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne, Australia

Melbourne’s beautiful history… behind doors

It’s empty when I go inside. But here at the Royal Exhibition Building in Melbourne, Australia’s history is on glorious display!

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